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Est. 1998
Matt Ott is a reporter with The Associated Press, an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City and founded in 1846.
Economic Indicators
Geopolitical conflicts and inflation remain at the forefront of American consumers' minds
By Matt Ott, The Associated Press | October 31, 2023
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Labour market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates
By Matt Ott, The Associated Press | September 21, 2023
The downturn in spending showed up in the earnings reports of many high-profile retailers
By Matt Ott, The Associated Press | August 29, 2023
Outside tech layoffs early this year, companies have mostly been retaining workers
By Matt Ott, The Associated Press | August 10, 2023
Since the pandemic hit, U.S. employers have added jobs at a blistering pace
By Matt Ott, The Associated Press | July 20, 2023
It's the fourth time in five months that overall U.S. consumer confidence has declined
By Matt Ott, The Associated Press | May 30, 2023
Consumer spending has remained strong despite the Federal Reserve raising interest rates nine straight times
By Matt Ott, The Associated Press | April 25, 2023
High inflation contributed to consumer anxiety
By Matt Ott, The Associated Press | July 26, 2022
Index declined for second month in a row
By Matt Ott, The Associated Press | June 28, 2022
Purchasing intentions for big-ticket items cooled slightly
By Matt Ott, The Associated Press | May 31, 2022
Higher prices and the war in Ukraine contributed to a decline in the six-month outlook
By Matt Ott, The Associated Press | March 29, 2022
Planning and Advice
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Investments
September 15, 2023|3 min read
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